David W. Asp
Partner

Practices:

Education:

University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude

Bar Admissions:

Minnesota

Court Admissions:

U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States

Overview

David Asp has successfully represented clients in litigation across the country. He has briefed and argued cases in several different state and federal courts, and has taken leading roles in managing cases toward final decision or successful resolution.

David’s practice focuses primarily on health care law, and particularly legal issues facing health care providers of all sizes. He has represented providers in response to allegations of fraud, and has advised providers on compliance with state and federal regulations governing billing, marketing, and privacy issues.

David also has significant experience litigating claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and representing clients in employment litigation, including defense of claims related to employee benefits or in defense of claims for retaliation or discrimination.

Walker v. Hartford Life and Accident Ins. Co., 831 F.3d 968 (8th Cir. 2016) – Represented insurer on question of proper interpretation of provision in Minnesota’s insurance code relating to group insurance policies. Briefed and argued appeal at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit where the district court order granting summary judgment was affirmed.

South Country Health Alliance v. Minnesota Department of Human Services, Case No. 62-CV-15-5389 (Minn. District Court 2015) – Represented county based health plan in reversing state agency decision not to renew contracts for participation in prepaid medical assistance program.

Niska v. Clayton, No. A13-0622 (Minn. Ct. App. 2014) – Prosecuted claim for violation of Minnesota statute prohibiting false claims of political party support. Lead attorney during two-day administrative trial, resulting in successful decision; lead attorney briefing and arguing case at the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and briefing opposition to petition for certiorari at the Supreme Court of the United States.